1989 BMW Vehicle Fuel Economy

As a site dedicated to restoring BMWs – specifically older model BMW 2002’s – I imagine most of us have early model BMWs. I found this info on https://www.fueleconomy.gov and thought I’d pass it along. There is also an interesting video on how...

Six-Cylinder BMW Oil Filter Compression Washer

The first time I changed the oil filter in my Bavaria, I could not understand how the oil filter worked. It was just loose in its housing with a spring flopping around inside. It wasn’t until later, when I happened across an exploded diagram of the oil filter...

BMW 2002 Wiring Diagram Color Codes

If you have investigated your writing lately and had some trouble figuring out the color codes on your BMW 2002 wiring, here is a list of the codes, their German name, and the English translations. BMW Wiring Color Codes CodeGermanEnglish BLblaublue BRbraunbrown...

Detailed Battery Maintenance : Part II

Here is the second part of the Battery FAQ written by Bill Darden. View Detailed Battery Maintenance : Part I How do I install a battery? A. Thoroughly wash and clean the old battery, battery terminals and case or tray with water to minimize problems from acid or...